The repentant thief: should his case be referred to the judge?
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Question:
If a person steals and is caught, then repents, do we refer him to the judge or leave him as he is, or otherwise?
Answer:
If you leave him, the one who was wronged has forgiven him, so do not refer him, do not refer him. Covering up his sin is the right course if the owner of the right has forgiven him, praise be to Allah, and he has waived his right.
If a person steals and is caught, then repents, do we refer him to the judge or leave him as he is, or otherwise?
Answer:
If you leave him, the one who was wronged has forgiven him, so do not refer him, do not refer him. Covering up his sin is the right course if the owner of the right has forgiven him, praise be to Allah, and he has waived his right.
Source
شرح الوابل الصيب من الكلم الطيب، بداية من الفائدة السادسة والستون : أن الملائكة تستغفر للذاكر كما تستغفر للتائب — islamhouse.com (44:36)
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